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Squirrels are the animals most often associated with power outages and consequent fires as they use electrical power lines both for travel and a place to rest. It proved true again on Sunday in East The Dalles, when a fire touched off near a substation.

Aug 5

Aug 5 Some 50 units lost at mini storage fire; mutual aid brings 115 firefighters in west TD blaze

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The fire, which appears to have started on the former rodeo grounds just west of Oregon Trail Mini Storage remains under investigation as the Oregon State Police and State Fire Marshal were called in to investigate the scene.

Jul 26

Jul 26 Oregon surpasses million-acre mark in fire season only second to 2020... so far

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As of July 25, more than 1 million acres are estimated to have burned in Oregon as megafires at more than 100,000 acres are burning in three locations in the eastern part of the state.

Jul 23

Jul 23 Bickleton/Big Horn Fire Evacuation Update, July 23, 4 p.m.: Klickitat County

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As of 7/23/2024 at 12:30 PM and most current:

Level 3 "GO NOW" for North of Alder Creek, West to Crider Valley, East to Peterson; and from East Road to Sand Ridge Rd to the East and Alder Creek south to the Columbia River.

Level 2 "GET SET" for Middle Rd to the West, Coleman Rd to the North, Klickitat County Line to the East; and from Sand Ridge Rd to the Klickitat County Line.

Level 1 "GET READY" Evacuation for North of Coleman Rd to Stegeman and Van Horn, West to East Rd, East to Klickitat County Line.

May 21

May 21 Police identify TD man killed in house fire on May 16

He worked there for one summer as a Park Assistant, collecting fees, and providing grounds maintenance, He had a huge gift for gab with fisherman going after steelhead. It came naturally as he loved the thrill of the hunt and being outdoors.

May 17

May 17 Summit Cedar Mill Fire Update: Business to Reopen by Monday

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Summit Cedar Mill, located in Dallesport, experienced a significant fire yesterday that started around 3:00 p.m. The fire, initially triggered by one of the mill’s trucks catching fire, quickly spread due to high winds, igniting nearby stacks of wood.

May 16

May 16 Summit Cedar Mill Fire being pushed by heavy winds in Dallesport, 5 p.m., May 16

Firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire lit by a malfunctioning semi-truck that spread the fire that eventually engulfed Summit Cedar Mill and lumberyard at 3 p.m. High winds are fanning the flames.

May 16

May 16 One man unaccounted for, another escapes at house fire in The Dalles

Neighbors reported hearing gunfire as the flames consumed the home as unspent ammunition was exploding due to the heat. It appears one adult male perished in the fire, while the homeowner escaped.

May 3

May 3 Lessons Learned: Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch

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In recent years, homesteading has surged in popularity, primarily due to the appeal of self-sufficiency and the prospect of trimming the household budget. So, imagine how thrilled I was when I decided to build a chicken coop, there I was thinking I was so fiscally responsible, and industrious and so totally blissfully unaware of the chaos that lay ahead.

Dec 22

Dec 22 Fire destroys several buildings at iconic Mill site in Hood River; employees shifted to Dallesport

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Firefighters called to 2-alarm fire early this morning to find several buildings engulfed at mill site on Frankton Road in Hood River. Employees diverted to secondary business in Dallesport. The cause of fire still under investigation.

Dec 19

Dec 19 Cascade Locks Firefighters Contain Blaze Threatening Wildlands

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A fire was reported at milepost 50 on I-84 near Cascade Locks on Sunday, Dec.17, at 4:18 p.m. Cascade Locks Fire and EMS were dispatched to the area and discovered a large cache of railroad ties on private property had caught on fire.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Goldendale man killed in Saturday night fire on Columbus Avenue

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A 52-year-old Goldendale man was killed during a house fire at 1500 S. Columbus Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 28, according to a press release from the Goldendale Police Department.

Jul 9

Jul 9 Boulder Fire coming on as Tunnel 5 fire hits 65% containment

Firefighters are being pulled in multiple directions as multiple fires have broken out in Oregon, including the uncontained 60-acre Boulder Fire just 13 air miles west of Wamic in tall timber in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

Jul 2

Jul 2 BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Fire personnel more than doubles to 372; Fire grows by 13 acres

July 5 - The total personnel on fire has more than doubled, growing to 372, and today 36 fire engines, 8 hand crews made up of 18 to 20 firefighters each, 3 helicopters and 4 single-engine air tankers were reported working the blaze.

Jun 6

Jun 6 Stay Informed and Stay Safe: Your 2023 Guide to Local Emergency Alerts in Oregon or Washington

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Big news for your safety and peace of mind this fire season. We’re talking about OR-Alert and Smart911, two game-changing systems that bring you real-time emergency alerts, warnings, and notifications. With these cutting-edge tools, you can stay informed and prepared like never before. So, let's get down to business and learn how you can be in the know and stay safe when it matters most.

May 22

May 22 Fire in West TD, destroys front half of home; triggers quick response from police & firefighters

Local TD resident is able to escape blaze of her own home, but much of it was destroyed after the fire broke out shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, May 21.

Apr 17

Apr 17 Birds perish in Dallesport Fire early Sunday Morning; Owner calls house a total loss

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“I don’t even remember,” Tracy Zumwalt said of her actions after being awakened to the blaze. “I put on my slippers, grabbed my sweatpants and my purse.” She told her son Matthew “to get up, the house is on fire.”

Mar 10

Mar 10 Injured firefighters recovering at home; Chemical fire being assessed by DEQ

“Fortunately they were wearing full safety equipment with self-contained breathing apparatus,” said Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue Chief Bob Palmer. “That’s what protected them from being injured far more severely.” The volatile copper naphthenate also in the mix exploded, bending back the top of the metal tank several feet. The explosion sent a shockwave through the area and a giant ball of fire into the air.

Mar 10

Mar 10 Chemical Tank Explosion at AmeriTies to be inspected by DEQ, OSHA today, March 10